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Chico to Carpinteria trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Chico and Carpinteria takes 15h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Chico to Carpinteria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 2m
Duration
545 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chico to Carpinteria train times

Trains run once daily between Chico and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Chico is at 4:12 AM which arrives into Carpinteria at 7:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak15h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chico to Carpinteria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 544.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 14h.

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